phoenicia (Meaning)
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phoenicia (n)
an ancient maritime country (a collection of city states) at eastern end of the Mediterranean
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an ancient maritime country (a collection of city states) at eastern end of the Mediterranean
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The Phoenicians, a maritime civilization, thrived along the eastern Mediterranean coast.
The Phoenician city of Tyre was renowned for its purple dye, which was highly prized.
Phoenicia's alphabet, derived from Egyptian hieroglyphics, became the basis for many later alphabets.
The Phoenicians established trading posts throughout the Mediterranean, reaching as far as Spain and Britain.